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Although there is only one note here, namely the vanilla orchid, I can truly perceive the different nuances of vanilla in this fragrance. Quite impressive, even though the perfume actually comes across as rather simple, almost monotonous. In the end, a beautiful green and mature vanilla remains, which strikes me as very pleasing and not typical.

Ah yes, the good old Lira. I tested it because it is very hyped. But is it really worth the hype? Not really. I find Lira really beautiful, but somehow not special. Monotonous in its progression. My husband was absolutely thrilled by the first spray and even allowed me, because he likes it so much, to get a bottle if I wanted to. Well, do I want to? Seriously? Hello, are you really asking that?

Actually, my ears always perk up immediately when my husband allows me to make another purchase, even though I already have so many ;-) I wore Lira extensively but came to the conclusion that it’s not a must-have. The progression is, well, how should I put it, unspectacular, monotonous, almost unremarkable. Ultimately, considering the price, I decided against Lira.

But! Ears perked up! I’m somewhat surprised that no one has yet linked Lira with "Bianco Latte | Giardini di Toscana." They are quite similar, at least in my opinion. Casamorati - Lira Eau de Parfum is a bit fresher in the middle, but in my opinion, that’s hard to detect. And then I of course saw that Bianco Latte is said to smell like "Eclaire / اكلاير | Lattafa / لطافة." And indeed, I tested all three and truly find that both Bianco Latte and "Eclaire / اكلاير | Lattafa / لطافة" are good alternatives to "Casamorati - Lira (Eau de Parfum) | Xerjoff." Casamorati - Lira Eau de Parfum has the heart of Bianco Latte and both are quite comparable in the base for me. "Eclaire / اكلاير | Lattafa / لطافة" is an absolute twin to "Bianco Latte | Giardini di Toscana," and thus the circle closes, leaving me with a cool trio where two are the same and one is a bit different ;-)

I don't like fig scents. This is due to the disturbing encounter with "Decadence | Marc Jacobs." That was my absolute nemesis when it comes to plum fragrances. Until now...

Because this one from the incredibly likable label Korres, which I've been using for skincare for years, completely blows me away. Shocked and in love with this wonderful fig gem. Probably because the fig is so beautifully spicy, fresh, clean, and overall balanced that it keeps a bit of a cowardly presence in the background.

Amazing scent that will definitely be moving in.

I thought during today's sniffing, this reminds me of something in my house... Aah now it dawns on me, one of my favorite candles from Ava & May. Those who are occasionally on Insta surely know the candles that are supposed to smell like the country or city written on them.

In this case, this little treasure here smells 1:1 like the candle "Persia". Mainly Neroli and Fig. And it will be the Fig that reminds me of it, because otherwise there aren't many notes from the candle present. There was also a corresponding perfume created by the candle brand for the mentioned candle "Persia", but I was unfortunately very disappointed by that. This one here is so special that I'm seriously considering whether I want to smell like my living room... Really nice and very special!

...but I love you, so madly!

Hermès was never on my list; I always associated the scents of this cult house with my mom, who wears some well-known Hermès fragrances. Perhaps that kept me from trying them out in depth, which is not to say that I don’t want to smell like my mom, but for me, the creations were never anything special. Fresh, spicy, created for every occasion. And I somehow always associate Hermès scents with French gardens, I don’t know why, maybe because many of the fragrances contain the word "Jardin" in their name. Additionally, I had my own idea of the wearers of Hermès fragrances. Established women, mostly 50+, who don’t want to stand out with their scents, who don’t want to think too much about whether the fragrance fits today, what they feel like today, but simply want to grab the bottle and smell good.

Now I had some time in the perfumery and thought I’d just see if all the scents from Hermès really smell like "Jardin." I can’t say that about the Twilly fragrances; none of these wonderful scents have anything to do with gardens for me. Rather, they are all different in their own way, but they do share a scent DNA.

Twilly edP enchanted me from the first spray. This scent is so pure, fresh, clean, sublime, perfect... I could go on endlessly. On the test strip, I was done for, head over heels, in love, floating on pink clouds. And as it goes when you’re in love, you want to have your beloved as close as possible, which is why I, of course, tried it on my skin right away and then... what happened? Where did you go? Did you leave me, my beloved? Were you just after a quickie, just a one-night stand? You’re developing in a completely different direction. I’ve never experienced this with a fragrance before. Unfortunately, it didn’t smell at all like the scent on the paper strip next to me. From the very beginning, I only smelled milky sandalwood on my hand, no trace of ginger or tuberose, nothing, nada, niente. I don’t understand it. I’m desperate because I love you so much and would have liked to have you close to me, but evidently, you don’t want to engage with me. I have to get over this first. But I fear you will remain my lost love forever...